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When one is home decorating on a budget, one of the easiest and cheapest ways to change the look of any home is to add color. Choosing the right colors for your home decorating can seem like such a daunting task however, that some people are frozen in indecision. Here are some great, easy guidelines to help teach you how to choose colors for your home. *Identify a feeling that you want to convey in the home. This will go a long way towards helpin... Read More

Let’s face it, with the way things are today with gas and grocery prices going up (and just about everything else) most of us are doing what we can to save money on groceries. I know you’ve heard it all; coupons, shop the sales, using rebates…but I have a simple technique that I have found is the best way to save money on groceries for my family. So no matter how much money you make, or how much you spend, anyone can save money!... Read More

Just about everyone is dealing with rising heat costs. The price of fuel is going sky high. We are seeing the prices rise at the gas pump and in our home fuel costs. Many people are looking to save money with their gas and electricity usage. Using gas to heat your home has many benefits. Homes that are heated with natural gas feel quite warm and free from any drafts. On an extremely cold day, you can rely on your gas furnace to more than adequate... Read More

If you are anything like me then one of your favorite places in the world is probably your home. It is the place where we spend most of our time away from work and provides that sanctuary from the day to day labors of the real world. It is a place to relax and to enjoy time with our families. It therefore is also of no surprise that we want our home or cottage to look as good as we can possible make it. From furniture to gardens we want to beauti... Read More

From the home and garden to the garage and basement, home owners frequently face repair and honey-do projects that require one of the most basic tools - the utility knife. Its versatility and strength makes it a tool no homeowner should be without. Looking to add insulation in your home to get a handle on your utility bills? There’s nothing like a cold, windy winter to bring out the cracks and areas in your home that could use some addition... Read More

Since childhood, many have discovered the joy of creation through art. Working with the various materials is an exciting and creative venture for many artists. However, research has shown that an artist’s craft has the potential to adversely affect his/her health. Art materials and supplies, improperly used, can cause physical injury. A fundamental aspect of many art businesses and institutions is the hand tool. While indispensable to the a... Read More

With curbside recycling programs available to more than half of all Americans, there’s no reason you can’t easily set up your own at-home recycling center. Still, the EPA estimates that while 75 percent of what Americans trash every week could be recycled, only 25 percent is. There is still more to be done. Most recycling programs accept certain types of plastics, paper, and glass. Set up and maintenance of your at-home recycling cent... Read More

The reasoning is simple: If employees have access to a good, useable tool, they will use it, preventing potential injury and product damage. In all facets of today’s workplace, the safety knife is making its presence - and use - known. Consider, emergency rescue personnel using a seat belt cuter to remove an injured child from a wrecked vehicle, or bakers opening bags of flour effortlessly with food-safe bag cutters. Imagine a disaster anim... Read More

The first knives were most likely made of wood, bone and other perishable materials. These ancient tools were shaped by knapping, or percussive flaking of rock, such as obsidian and flint. As advances in metallurgy were made, materials such as wood, stone, and bone blades were gradually succeeded by copper, bronze, iron, and eventually steel. During the Middle Ages, knives joined the fork and spoon as the prominent pieces of cutlery in the wester... Read More